Another Day, Another Madonna Controversy: Pop Icon Under Fire For Praising Margaret Thatcher

Mike Wass | April 21, 2015 11:59 am
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Madonna can’t catch a break. When she’s not being ridiculed for making out with Drake at Coachella, the Queen of Pop is being criticized for her #unapologetic Instagram game. The diva’s latest offense? Praising former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. “If you just set out to be liked, you will be prepared to compromise on anything at anytime, and would achieve nothing,” she quoted the Iron Lady — and then added: “Thank you Margaret Thatcher! #unapologetic #rebelheart”

The ensuing controversy arises from some of Thatcher’s irksome policies. For example, she introduced Section 28, which banned the promotion of homosexuality in schools. She was also, somewhat counterintuitively given her groundbreaking achievements, anti-feminist. To be fair, Madonna quickly deleted the post and probably just latched onto the quote because it applies to her ongoing war against sexism/ageism in the music industry. Perhaps, she just needs to do a little more research next time? See the 56-year-old’s post below.

Should Madonna do more research before quoting a historical figure, or is this a complete overreaction? Have your say in the comments below.

[Via The Independent].

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